ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414559 Results

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
defiant
derelict
untenable
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
flagrant
accommodate
appalling
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
deferment
mandate
civility
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
ramble
combustion
charade
solace

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
eulogy
gravity
derelict
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."